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Gale Warning 28, NWS Milwaukee, WI

September 13, 2026

NWS Milwaukee, WI issued this gale warning at Sep 13, 2026, 9:08 PM CDT. It took effect at Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

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The facts

Issued
Sep 13, 2026, 9:08 PM CDT (02:08 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 14, 2026, 9:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 15, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Milwaukee, WI

The text

As transmitted.

839 
WHUS73 KMKX 140208
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
908 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

LMZ643-644-141015-
/O.EXT.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T0200Z/
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0014.260915T0300Z-260915T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
908 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 9 PM CDT
MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt 
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. For the 
  Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt 
  and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 9 PM CDT 
  Monday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ366-565-567-669-671-673-675-868-870-872-874-876-141015-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0014.260915T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
908 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...The Open Waters of Lake Michigan south of a line from 
  Sturgeon Bay WI to Point Betsie MI to north of a line from 
  Winthrop Harbor IL to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-141015-
/O.UPG.KMKX.GL.A.0014.260915T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
908 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern One Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan
  north of a line from Sturgeon Bay WI to Point Betsie MI.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-777-779-878-141015-
/O.NEW.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
908 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MONDAY TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern One Quarter of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan
  south of a line from Winthrop Harbor IL to South Haven MI.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-141015-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
908 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO
7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Monday to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
Wood
9 follow-up statements
573 
WHUS73 KMKX 140819
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
319 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

LMZ643-644-141630-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
319 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 
  kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, south 
  winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft 
  expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon 
  to 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-141630-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
319 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-141630-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
319 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-141630-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
319 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
469 
WHUS73 KMKX 141352
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
852 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

LMZ643-644-142200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
852 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, south to southeasterly winds 20 to 30 kt with 
  gusts up to 40 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon 
  to 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this 
  evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-142200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
852 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-142200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
852 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 9 to 14 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-142200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
852 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...South to southeasterly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up 
  to 30 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
515 
WHUS73 KMKX 141944
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
244 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

LMZ643-644-150345-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
244 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southerly winds 20 to 25 kt
  with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft expected. For the
  Gale Warning, southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 
  kt and waves 7 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-150345-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
244 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-150345-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
244 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-150345-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.260914T2100Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
244 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
574 
WHUS73 KMKX 150147
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
847 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

LMZ643-644-151000-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
847 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
  7 to 11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 7 AM 
  CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-151000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
847 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-151000-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.260915T0200Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
847 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 8 to 13 ft expected.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-151000-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
847 PM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft expected.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
181 
WHUS73 KMKX 150746
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
246 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

LMZ643-644-151200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
246 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 6 to 9 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-151200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
246 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 6 to 11 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-151600-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
246 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-151200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
246 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
344 
WHUS73 KMKX 151015
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
515 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

LMZ643-644-151800-
/O.CAN.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
515 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 5 to 8 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-151200-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
515 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Southern Two Thirds of the Open Waters of Lake 
  Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-151800-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
515 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ645-646-151200-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
515 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and 
  waves 4 to 6 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to 
  Winthrop Harbor IL.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
522 
WHUS73 KMKX 151200
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
700 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

LMZ080-366-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-870-872-874-876-
878-151300-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
700 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Isolated gusts to gale force remain possible under stronger
thunderstorms, but expecting intensity to continue to diminish.
Therefore the Gale Warning will be allowed to expire.

$$

LMZ645-646-151300-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1200Z/
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
700 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

Winds have fallen below Small Craft Advisory criteria, and
therefore the Advisory will be allowed to expire.

$$

LMZ261-362-364-563-151800-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
700 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-151800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
700 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$
042 
WHUS73 KMKX 151329
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
829 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

LMZ261-362-364-563-151800-
/O.CON.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
829 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and 
  waves 7 to 12 ft.

* WHERE...Northern Third of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could 
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$

LMZ643-644-151800-
/O.CON.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
829 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and 
  waves 4 to 7 ft.

* WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to North Point 
  Lighthouse.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Sheppard
205 
WHUS73 KMKX 151753
MWWMKX

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
1253 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

LMZ261-362-364-563-151900-
/O.EXP.KMKX.GL.W.0028.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
1253 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Wind gusts and wave heights will continue to slowly decrease this
afternoon. Therefore, the Gale Warning will be allowed to expire. 

Waves in the 5 to 9 ft range will linger for several hours. 

$$

LMZ643-644-151900-
/O.EXP.KMKX.SC.Y.0082.000000T0000Z-260915T1800Z/
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
1253 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Winds have begun to turn offshore, and waves are slowly
decreasing. A few lingering waves to around 5 ft may be present
further offshore in the nearshore zones (particularly east of
Sheboygan county), but those will gradually drop off over the next
few hours. 

Waves may approach Advisory levels again Wednesday morning, 
mainly south of Port Washington. Our latest forecast has the waves
topping out at 4.0 feet late Wednesday morning then beginning to 
decline midday. 

$$

Sheppard

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this gale warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Milwaukee, WI wrote its last area forecast discussion before this gale warning went out at Sep 13, 7:15 PM CDT, 1 hour 53 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast Monday night into Tuesday morning. Locally heavy rain and urban and small stream flooding are possible.
  • Gales are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning across the Lake Michigan open waters as increasing south winds develop. A Gale Watch has been issued for much of the open waters of Lake Michigan, and for the nearshore zones north of North Point Lighthouse. A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect for late Monday afternoon through the night.
  • A High Swim Risk is expected from Sheboygan south to Kenosha from late Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. A Beach Hazard Statement is in effect.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 13, 7:15 PM CDT, 1 hour 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion...UPDATED
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
715 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms are forecast
  Monday night into Tuesday morning. Locally heavy rain and
  urban and small stream flooding are possible.

- Gales are possible Monday night into Tuesday morning across
  the Lake Michigan open waters as increasing south winds
  develop. A Gale Watch has been issued for much of the open
  waters of Lake Michigan, and for the nearshore zones north of
  North Point Lighthouse. A Small Craft Advisory is also in
  effect for late Monday afternoon through the night.

- A High Swim Risk is expected from Sheboygan south to Kenosha
  from late Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning. A Beach
  Hazard Statement is in effect.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued 715 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

Skies have cleared out and high pressure will move over the
area overnight into early Monday morning. Light to calm winds
will allow for good radiational cooling conditions overnight.
This should bring chilly lows in the lower to middle 40s over
most of the area, with lows around 50 degrees close to the
lakeshore.

No changes to the forecast at this time for Monday into Tuesday
morning. Looking for some clarity on timing and areal extent of
the first wave of showers and some storms into the area Monday
afternoon and early evening, mainly in western and northern
parts of the area.

Still looks like later Monday evening into early Tuesday
morning should be the main period for showers and some storms,
as the low level jet veers over the area. Precipitable water
values remain high, up to 2.00 inches, with possible training of
this activity bringing locally heavy rainfall.

Wood

&&

.SHORT TERM...
Issued 227 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

This afternoon through Tuesday:

The rain has mostly ended over far srn WI with a clearing trend
from the north. High pressure over MN will move across WI tnt
making for excellent radiational cooling conditions. Low temps
in the lower to middle 40s are forecast inland from Lake MI.

For Mon afternoon into Tue, cyclogenesis is expected from the
nrn high plains to srn Hudson Bay. A sly low level jet of 50 kt
will develop over the Upper MS River Valley Mon afternoon then
veer across WI Mon nt-Tue AM. There are timing differences with
the onset of low to mid level warm, moist moist advection and
frontogenesis. Some models and CAMs are slower and mostly hold
off until Mon evening or overnight, while others bring
numerous showers and scattered storms into srn WI Mon afternoon.
Will go with a compromise and forecast PoPs of 20 percent over
far ern WI by late afternoon to 60-70 percent toward WI Dells.

PWATs of 2 inches will then overspread srn WI Mon nt as the
thermal ridge shifts ewd and the low level jet veers into
central and srn WI. The CAMs and models have good agreement in a
sw-ne axis of heavy rain from IA newd to central WI around
midnight. This area of widespread showers and scattered storms
would then lean over with the low level jet into srn WI for the
overnight. The low level jet will begin to weaken after 08Z and
shift south into nrn IL by 12Z. MUCAPE is expected to remain
well below 1000 J/KG and elevated with heavy rain the main
concern. Flash flooding would be possible if persistent training
of storms occur, but there is uncertainty on the longevity of
the heaviest rainfall rates given a weakening trend with the low
level jet. In addition, the overall QPF values are mostly at an
inch or less and the antecedent conditions are fairly dry with
low river levels. Lesser rainfall amounts would then be expected
on Tue as the low level jet and front weakens and shifts into
nrn IL. Overall will emphasize locally heavy rain and the
potential for urban and small stream flooding.

Gehring

&&

.LONG TERM...
Issued 227 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

Tuesday night through Sunday:

Wswly flow aloft will continue for the week with a stationary
front wavering north to south at times, and likely residing
over IL much of the time. High pressure moving across the nrn
Great Lakes for Wed-Wed nt will be a factor in the overall
frontal position. Rounds of warm, moist advection north of the
boundary over srn WI will be possible at times during the week
with additional showers and storms. By the end of the week,
cyclogenesis may accompany a shortwave trough moving ewd across
the Great Plains and bring more showers and storms to the
region. Slightly below normal temps are forecast from Wed-Sun
partly due to the potential for clouds and rain.

Gehring

&&

.AVIATION...
Issued 715 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

Skies have cleared out and high pressure will move over the
area overnight into early Monday morning. Light to calm winds
are expected.

The high will gradually move east of the area Monday into Monday
evening, with southeast winds gradually increasing in strength.
Southeast gusts of 15 to 20 knots should occur Monday
afternoon, with south gusts of 20 to 25 knots Monday night.

Middle to high clouds should move into the area Monday. There
may be a round of showers that moves into western and
northwestern parts of the area during the afternoon, though it
may be delayed until Monday evening.

Ceilings should gradually lower to around or below 1000 feet
AGL later Monday night into early Tuesday morning, as the
showers and some thunderstorms move into the area.

May see some low level wind shear conditions develop Monday
evening into early Tuesday morning, with south to southwest
winds of 40 to 50 knots at 2000 feet AGL.

Wood

&&

.MARINE...
Issued 227 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

Light to moderate northwest winds this afternoon and evening then
becoming light and variable late tonight and Monday morning.
Winds will ease as high pressure around 30.3 inches moves across
the lake into Monday morning.

Winds will then increase and veer to south-southwesterly Monday
afternoon into Tuesday as low pressure around 29.4 inches
develops over Manitoba. Gales appear likely Monday night into the
first half of Tuesday. A Gale Watch has been issued for much of
Lake Michigan and for the nearshore zones north of North Point
Lighthouse. A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect for late
Monday afternoon through the night from Sheboygan to Winthrop
Harbor.

Periods of showers and thunderstorms will accompany the
developing low from as early as Monday evening into Tuesday. Winds
will trend northeasterly and weaken behind a cold front Tuesday
night into Wednesday.

Gehring

&&

.MKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WI...Beach Hazards Statement...WIZ052-WIZ060...4 PM Monday to 1 PM
     Tuesday.

     Beach Hazards Statement...WIZ066-WIZ071-WIZ072...4 PM Monday
     to 7 AM Tuesday.

LM...Gale Watch...LMZ261-LMZ362-LMZ364-LMZ366-LMZ563-LMZ565-LMZ567-
     LMZ669-LMZ671-LMZ673-LMZ675-LMZ868-LMZ870-LMZ872-LMZ874-
     LMZ876...7 PM Monday to 1 PM Tuesday.

     Gale Watch...LMZ643-LMZ644...10 PM Monday to 7 AM Tuesday.

     Small Craft Advisory...LMZ643-LMZ644...4 PM Monday to 10 PM
     Monday.

     Small Craft Advisory...LMZ645-LMZ646...4 PM Monday to 7 AM
     Tuesday.

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Hazardous weather outlook, Sep 13, 2:38 PM CDT, 6 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
238 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

WIZ046-047-051-052-056>060-062>072-141945-
Marquette-Green Lake-Fond du Lac-Sheboygan-Sauk-Columbia-Dodge-
Washington-Ozaukee-Iowa-Dane-Jefferson-Waukesha-Milwaukee-
Lafayette-Green-Rock-Walworth-Racine-Kenosha-
238 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central Wisconsin,
south central Wisconsin and southeast Wisconsin.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Periods of showers and thunderstorms with locally heavy rain are
forecast Monday night into Tuesday morning. Urban and small
stream flooding is possible.

A High Swim Risk and Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Lake
Michigan beaches from Sheboygan to Kenosha for late Monday
afternoon into Tuesday morning. Stay out of the water.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed but rainfall reports are
appreciated.

LMZ643>646-141945-
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI-
Port Washington to North Point Light WI-
North Point Light to Wind Point WI-
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL-
238 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the nearshore waters from
Sheboygan Wisconsin to Winthrop Harbor Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

A Small Craft Advisory is in effect late Monday afternoon into
Tuesday morning for breezy south winds and high waves. A Gale
Watch is also in effect north of North Point Lighthouse from late
Monday evening through the night.

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected late Monday
night and Tuesday morning.

LMZ080-261-362-364-366-563-565-567-669-671-673-675-777-779-868-
870-872-874-876-878-141945-
Lake Michigan Michigan City IN to St. Joseph MI 5 NM offshore to
mid-line of lake.-
Lake Michigan from Seul Choix Point to Rock Island Passage 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan South of a line from Seul Choix Point to the
Mackinac Bridge and North of a line from Charlevoix MI to South
Fox Island 5NM offshore-
Lake Michigan from Charlevoix to Point Betsie MI 5NM Offshore to
mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Point Betsie to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI 5NM
offshore to mid lake-
Lake Michigan from Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Sheboygan to Port Washington WI 5NM offshore
to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Port Washington to North Point Light WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM
offshore to Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Pentwater to Manistee MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Whitehall to Pentwater MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from Grand Haven to Whitehall MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid
Lake-
Lake Michigan from South Haven to Holland MI 5NM offshore to Mid
lake-
Lake Michigan from St Joseph to South Haven MI 5NM offshore to
Mid Lake-
238 PM CDT Sun Sep 13 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the open waters of Lake Michigan.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Sunday

Southerly gales are looking more likely Monday night into Tuesday
morning over much of Lake Michigan. A Gale Watch has been issued.

Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected late Monday
night and Tuesday morning.

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